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The Playbook for Safer Youth Sports | ParentingU Podcast
With the joy and health benefits of youth sports comes the risk of injury, but there are steps parents can take to enhance their young athlete’s safety. In this episode...
A Pediatrician’s Prescription for Flu Prevention
The flu season often aligns with the school year, with cases declining after winter break and then flu activity typically ending after spring break. In a recent...
Panic-Free Pediatrics: Where to Seek Care for Your Sick or Injured Tween or Teen | ParentingU Podcast
As parents, we've all been there — the nerve-wracking moment when our child twists an ankle during a soccer game or develops a sudden bout of mysterious stomach pains,...
Navigating Tough Times: 3 Tips to Help Kids Cope if They Witness Trauma
Resilience is your capacity to rise above tough circumstances, and helping our kids become more resilient is an important part of the parenting journey. While...
Create Memories in the Kitchen: Easy Pie Recipes for Families
Healthy family habits can also include room for life’s sweet moments – and what could be sweeter than pie? In honor of Pi Day, March 14, we’ve collected a few recipes...
A Foundation for Self-Esteem and Healthy Tween and Teen Relationships – ParentingU Podcast
The tween and teen years aren’t all rocky. Deepening relationships with our children as they come into themselves as young adults is one of the many blessings of...
Celebrating One Year of Extraordinary and Amazing – Together.
As Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health and Children’s Hospital New Orleans celebrate the one-year anniversary of our partnership, together we have enhanced both...
Leveling Up from Pediatric to Adult Primary Care – ParentingU Podcast
In a world dominated by technology and social media, parenting preteens and teenagers has become more challenging than ever. Nicholas George, MD, pediatrics and...
The Adolescent Appetite – Healthy Eating Tips for Tweens and Teens
Fueling our kids’ growth with nutritious food is a constant for parents. As our tweens and teens gain independence helping them develop and maintain healthy eating...
How to Manage Flu Complications in Kids
Safeguarding our children’s health is a top priority, and when it comes to flu, understanding lesser-known complications and taking proactive steps to avoid them is...
Beyond the Buzz: Insights on Teens, Tweens and Caffeine
Parenting can be a caffeine-fueled journey, from late-night baby soothing to surviving teen curfews. As our children grow up, their caffeine consumption often grows...
Roadmap to Safety: Teen Driving Tips – ParentingU Podcast
Buckle up! The road to independence for teens often includes that first turn behind the wheel and eventually their own driver’s license. Teen driving isn’t just about...
